Minutes of the Committee Meeting held on 30 May– ApprovedActions arising from the minutes – Bike racks- discussion deferred to next meeting.

Forum meeting held on 9 June
– Very good feedback has been received on the presentations and format of the meeting. Residents were able to put their views forward in a relaxed atmosphere.
– We need to have someone at the back of room to make speakers aware if they are not speaking into the microphone.

Strategic Plan
– Feedback on the Workshop held on 19 June was overwhelmingly positive.
– We will email members with a summary of the day and provide website access for those wanting to input their priorities. Most business owners and staff were unable to attend.
– Next steps – draft one page on how document works. Locale has proposed that seven persons, liaise with Council members/workers during development and progress of each of the seven themes.Action: James to draft words about success of Sunday’s event and provide website material for casting votes on priorities.

LEP Loophole
– Gareth Ward has offered to set up a meeting with the Minister.
– We need to emphasise that the Forum is not anti-development, but has a role in protecting the integrity of the LEP and DCP. There is a lack of confidence in the Berry community in knowing what development might be allowed next.
– A letter has been sent to Council requesting an explanation for the poor defence mounted at the Mt Hay Land and Environment Court appeal.

Other Business

The Rockfield Park appeal to the L&E Court will go to a mediation meeting.

A link to Councils Recycling & Waste Facilities survey is on the website.

The Berry District Park Master Plan is going back on public exhibition. There are concerns about the Criterium cycle track. It was agreed that a sub-committee should be formed to coordinate the interests of a number of Berry community groups to present a united position to Council. Action: Bill to draft an email calling for expressions of interest/nominations

Update on kerb ramps: John Wells and Margot toured Berry to identify locations for ramps. Brad Davis from Council is assisting with identification and potential for funding.

An enquiry was made about utilization of the facilities at the Berry Sports & Rec. Action: Stuart and Mary to visit and talk to a representative.